Singapore-+Gabriel+Chavez

__Singapore __  Gabriel Chavez

Singapore is small country located beneath Malaysia. It has no land borders, just a few miles north Malaysia and Indonesia to the south. Singapore is a small country with 697 sq. km area. In Singapore we find various religions but the Buddhist 42.5% is the dominant later we find, Muslim 14.9%, Taoist 8.5%, Hindu 4%, Catholic 4.8%.The country has a really high life expectancy age being this 83.75 years making it the fourth country in LED. Singapore is recognized by its beautiful culture and modern architecture.


 * __Statistics: __**

__Population __: 5,353,494

__Birth Rate __:7.72 /1,000

__Death Rate __:3.41/ 1000

__Net migration Rate __:15.62 migrants /1000

__Infant mortality rate __: 2.65/1000

__Population growth rate __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">:1.993%

__<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Life expectancy __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">: <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> - <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Total population: 83.75 years <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;"> -Male: 81.47 years <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;"> -Female: 86.2 years

__<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Doubling Time __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">: <span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">63 years

**__<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Explanation __**

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: middle;">The population in Singapore is high compared to the size of the country; this is because it is a country on a high development rate. Birth rate is low due to the high cost of living and the low income from the government. Death rate is extremely low this is due to the medical advancements, healthcare is extremely important to the government. The net migration rate is high compared to other countries this is due because people look for other jobs in different countries and also come in for the jobs. The infant mortality rate is one of the lowest, mainly because medical centers are highly prepared to take the births. Population growth rate is average this is due to the net migration rate and the birth rate/death rate of the population. Life expectancy is extremely high; making Singapore is part of the top 5 with 83.75 years this is due to great doctors and healthcare facilities. The doubling time for Singapore is long due to the low birth rate. **__<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">What stage of the Demographic Transition Model is Singapore in? Is it a MEDC or a LEDC? __** <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: middle;">Singapore is in a phase 3 demographic transition and going up to phase 4. The country is a MEDC (most economically developed country) due to its successful free market. The economy is based on the exportation and production of user electronics. It also enjoys a corruption free government which helps a lot in the overall development of the country. Healthcare is really important, new medical technologies are applied for this the reason Singapore has a high life expectancy. **__<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Issues __**

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: middle;">-Piracy in the Malacca strait have troubled the Singaporeans the muggers attack transport ships bringing basic needs like cloths and metals. Also the export ships taking valuable electronic goods to the world. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: middle;">- Although Singapore is a MEDC it still faces a major problem, drugs, Singapore is an alley for drug dealers and they still remain a problem to government officials.




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